Explore the Family Name Kusterer
The meaning of Kusterer
South German: 1. variant of Kuster. 2. in some cases, an occupational name for a wine taster, from Middle High German kusteren ‘to taste, sample (food or wine)’. Compare Koster 3. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Kusterer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kusterer in the United States has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,341st most popular surname, while by 2010, it had risen slightly to the 86,314th position. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 201 to 216 during this period, signifying a 7.46% increase. However, the proportion of people with the Kusterer surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #86,314 | 0.03% |
| Count | 201 | 216 | 7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusterer
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Kusterer, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that nearly all bearers of this name identified themselves as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 98.51% and 98.15% respectively. This indicates a minor decrease of 0.37%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Additionally, no one with the Kusterer surname reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 98.15% | -0.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |